Industrial Engineer II

Prattwhitney; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life and disability insurance

Pet insurance options

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cheshire, CT is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to join the Industrial Engineering Team on-site. You will apply core IE principles to improve schedule performance, labor productivity, and process flow, driving improvements with CORE engagements across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain.

The role requires 2+ years of experience, knowledge of MES/ERP systems, and Lean/Six Sigma experience.

Qualifications

• You must have a university degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with labor planning, process flow analysis, routing, standard work, and bottleneck identification.
• Experience with MES, ERP, or related manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of Lean, CORE, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Apply industrial engineering principles to improve schedule performance and productivity.
• Lead CORE Engagements to improve safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain to implement process improvements.
• Analyze routings, work methods, and labor standards to improve efficiency and use of personnel and equipment.
• Support standard work, visual controls and manufacturing documentation; conduct time/motion studies.
• Develop and update facility layouts to optimize material flow and workstation design using AutoCAD.
• Track improvement projects and verify results with measurable metrics.

Skills

Labor planning

Process flow analysis

Routing

Standard work development

Bottleneck identification

MES/ERP experience

Lean Six Sigma

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Power BI

SQL

Solumina

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-18 Country: United States of America

Location: US-CT-CHESHIRE-250 ~ 250 Knotter Dr ~ GOODRICH CORP

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Industrial Engineer II to join the Industrial Engineering Team at our Cheshire, CT facility. This is an onsite role located in Cheshire, CT.

What You Will Do

Apply core industrial engineering principles to improve schedule performance, labor productivity, process flow, and first-time quality. Lead and facilitate CORE Engagements to drive improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Partner with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to identify, prioritize, and implement improvements to manufacturing processes and supporting systems. Analyze production routings, work methods, process sequences, and labor standards to enhance efficiency, reduce variation, and ensure effective use of personnel and equipment. Support the creation, maintenance, and improvement of standard work, visual controls, and manufacturing documentation. Conduct time, motion, and flow studies to support layout changes and ensure ergonomic, efficient production areas. Develop and update facility layouts to optimize material flow, space utilization, and workstation design using AutoCAD. Track improvement projects, ensure closure, and verify results through measurable metrics.

Qualifications

You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Working knowledge of labor planning, process flow analysis, routing, standard work development, and bottleneck identification. Experience with MES, ERP, or related manufacturing systems. Experience with Lean, CORE, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications We Prefer Experience using basic data tools (Excel, Power BI, SQL) to support analysis and decision making. Strong project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions and influence improvement outcomes. Experience with Solumina and/or SAP.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.